I know. It was clumsily put. I was having a brain fart as I was typing that out.
There is more participation in Cuban government, at least more than you’d think.
In reviewing the Cuban electoral system, four striking points emerge: First, Cubans are not preoccupied with a mere mechanical implementation of a rigid, unchanging model. Contrary to dominant preconceptions, the Cuban political system is not a static entity. Cubans are involved in an intense learning process whose hallmark has been experimentation and a willingness to correct mistakes and missteps by periodic renovation of the project. Thus the system responds to popular demands for adjustment…Second, the function of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) is significantly circumscribed, as it does not operate as an electoral party. It is proscribed by law from playing any role in the nomination of candidates…
To address a previous point:
Of the eligible electorate of more than 7.5 million, 99.6 percent voted. It must be emphasized that in Cuba voting is not compulsory, as it is, in Argentina.
The mere fact that I didn’t understand it doesn’t mean it was poorly worded. Thanks to you and BrainGlutton (again) for breaking it down into more bite-sized pieces for my bite-sized brain.
I’ll follow BrainGlutton on this one, since I’m skeptical of the actual participation Cubans have in their government. Just because there’s high participation in elections and bodies of government doesn’t mean that Cubans are participating in their government in any meaningful capacity. If I remember correctly, Saddam Hussein was “elected” and presided over some form of parliamentary government, too.
But I also have to admit that I’ve never been there, and have no real experience with their government either. So the education you and BrainGlutton are providing is very appreciated.
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There is more participation in Cuban government, at least more than you’d think.
Makes me wonder how much of that they’ll be allowed to keep after Castro goes.